- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Caruaru
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caruaru, Brazil compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caruaru (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (元29) | 元26 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17 (元32) | 元25 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元8 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 (元7) | 元15 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.91 (元9) | 元9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (元22) | 元83 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (元7) | 元5.66 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 (元6) | 元4.00 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19 (元35) | 元80 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.76 (元11) | 元8 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 (元4.56) | 元6 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Caruaru (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 900 (元1,670) | 元3,286 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 850 (元1,577) | 元2,010 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元483 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,375 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,454 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元100 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 103 (元191) | 元65 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元10,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元38 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Caruaru (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 105 (元195) | 元509 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 225 (元417) | 元680 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 169 (元314) | 元1,500 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Caruaru (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,832 (元124,003) | 元183,333 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.41 (元6) | 元7 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 (元243) | 元117 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Caruaru (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 9 (元17) | 元10 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 (元334) | 元100 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (元20) | 元28 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.74 (元9) | 元7 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元40 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Caruaru (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (元107) | 元100 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (元72) | 元112 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元195 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 9 (元16) | 元50 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (元17) | 元15 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (元253) | 元168 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元40 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.855
CNY
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Caruaru (Brazil) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,980
(R$ 5,379)
in Caruaru
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,900
in Zhengzhou.
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